de Salaberry - Fine Silver Coin - Mintage: 10000 (2013)

A hero of the War of 1812! Own a piece of 1812 history!

Charles-Michel d’Irumberry de Salaberry’s group of Colonial regulars, the Voltigeurs Canadiens, was a light infantry unit that would become one of the most successful and well-known units to fight in the War of 1812.

Voltigeurs, forcing the American troops to retreat, despite the fact that they outnumbered the Voltigeurs and their Aboriginal allies by more than two to one.

Despite the legend arising around de Salaberry and the Battle of Châteauguay, including the assertion that 300 allies had forced the retreat of 7,000 Americans, the significance of that battle and de Salaberry’s role in it remain indisputable despite historical exaggeration. The actions and heroism of de Salaberry and the Voltigeurs remain key moments in the War of 1812.

This coin makes an ideal gift for family and friends who enjoy Canadian history, especially events surrounding the War of 1812.
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Design:Your coin was designed by Bonnie Ross and features, in the foreground, a three-quarter profile portrait of Charles-Michel de Salaberry set against an intricately engraved background comprised of the bilingual text “The War of 1812/La guerre de 1812.” This background is horizontally bisected by a polished silver band featuring the embossed word “de Salaberry” in cursive lettering. Beneath this band is the engraved and painted Government of Canada War of 1812 logo composed of the date “1812” in 1812-style handwritten lettering laid over a red stylized maple leaf with ecru swords crossing behind it. The reverse is also embossed with the face value of “4 DOLLARS.”

Packaging:Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint branded maroon clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a customized beauty box.

An attractive coin for numismatists, military enthusiasts, and lovers of Canadian history alike.

I love all the 1812 coins - circulation and commemorative. They mark the 200th anniversary of a war that defined Canada and led to us becoming a strong, independant nation - especially not being part of the U.S.A. I'm glad we won the war! As for the coins and the way they were sold - I sure wish there had been a subscription for the set of silver 1812 coins that came with a nice box to properly present the set. I consider a presentation box for a series of coins to be a great bonus and it greatly influences me to sign up for a subscription. That was a big part of my decision to sign up for two "O Canada" series and the beautiful "Great Lakes" series. Hope you are listening RCM. Anyone else agree?

This is another fine coin not only for investment but also to commemorate and remember the War of 1812. On top of that it's a very unusual denomination for a coin $4.00. A must for any Colorized Coin Collector that's serious about collecting. Keep them coming!!!

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